Unintended Electromagnetic Emissions From SpaceX’s Satellites

Figure 1: Artist’s impression of a large satellite constellation in low-Earth orbit circling above the LOFAR telescope. Credit: Daniëlle Futselaar (artsource.nl)

Scientists use the LOFAR telescope to observe low-frequency radio waves from satellites in large constellations for the first time.

Scientists have used the Low Frequency Array (LOFAR) telescope to observe unintended electromagnetic radiation from SpaceX’s satellites. This radiation, different from regular communication signals, may disrupt astronomical research. The study calls for regulation to protect radio astronomy from…

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